The Sinclair Lewis Foundation Creative Writing Curriculum

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The Sinclair Lewis Foundation secondary level creative writing curriculum is a six-unit course. The course is designed with enough content for a 16-week semester. Download each Unit’s curriculum by clicking the links below:

• Unit 1: Intro to Creative Writing

• Unit 2: Characterization

• Unit 3: Creative Nonfiction

• Unit 4: Fiction

• Unit 5: Poetry & Lyrics

• Unit 6: Blogging

In this course students will receive a variety of assignments to get them to try new things. Examples will be provided and reading of exemplary texts by selected authors will be required. Emphasis will be placed on discussion, revisioning work, class critiques, and experimentation.

This curriculum is about exploring different genres and diverse perspectives.